We manage 5 distinct programs throughout the year at Shafston. Homestay families are categorised by where they live and if they are willing to care for underage students (18 years and younger).
All meals (7 days), laundry and transport to and from the College Monday to Sunday to be provided by the host. Maximum traveling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 50 minutes by car. REMUNERATION – Up to $65 per night
All meals (7 days), laundry and transport to and from the College Monday to Friday to be provided by the host. Maximum traveling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 50 minutes by car. REMUNERATION - Up to $315.00 per week
All meals (7 days), Students make their own way to and from College and do their own laundry unless the Homestay family chooses otherwise Maximum travelling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 40 minutes using Public Transport. REMUNERATION: Up to $273.00 per week
Breakfast and Dinner to be provided weekdays. All meals on weekends. Students make their own way to and from College and do their own laundry, unless the Homestay family chooses otherwise. Maximum travelling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 40 minutes using Public Transport. REMUNERATION: Up to $252.00 per week
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection
If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
**Study Tour and Extra Care students can not be charged for internet usage**
I / WE understand that Shafston will not accept any responsibility for the bills as they are agreed upon between the Host Family & Student.
I / WE the host family understand that if we do wish to provide the students with access to our home internet we must receive payment on a weekly basis and NEVER in advance.
This price will be shown to the student prior to their arrival. If you wish to make any changes to this cost you MUST notify the Shafston Homestay Department prior to accepting any extra money.
I / WE understand that if we are charging more than the above stated price for internet usage we will be liable to reimburse the student of ALL extra costs.
If the activity you are booking requires a payment, you will need to visit the Activities Coordinator in Reception to make the payment prior to the activity.